Womens world cup betting

REUTERS: In the twilight of her remarkable career Serena Williams is more often the sentimental favourite rather than the bettors' choice but the 37-year-old American will be both as she heads to the U.S. Open chasing an elusive 24th record-equalling Grand Slam.Despite fitness concerns and a title drought that stretches back to the 2017 Australian Open, bookmakers are backing Williams to match Margaret Court's record haul and the New York crowds, as always, will be in her corner when play gets underway on Monday at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.A six-time champion at Flushing Meadows, Williams was once money in the bank when it came to the U.S. Open. During a dominating run, she lifted the trophy three years in succession from 2012.That is no longer the case.French Open champion Ash Barty or Wimbledon winner Simona Halep, who ran Williams off the court in a lopsided final at the All England Club, may be sounder investments at the betting window but punters are just as … [Read more...] about Fans betting on sentimental favourite Serena to win US Open

NEW YORK- US President Donald Trump praised the women's national soccer team in the wake of their World Cup triumph on Sunday and said he would look into inviting them to the White House, just days after a spat with the captain. "Congratulations to the US Women's Soccer Team on winning the World Cup! Great and exciting play. America is proud of you all!" tweeted Trump, who had exchanged barbs with player of the tournament Megan Rapinoe during the finals in France. After Rapinoe, who led her side to victory on Sunday, told a reporter last month she would not go to the White House if the team were invited, Trump fired off a series of tweets saying: "Megan should WIN first before she TALKS! Finish the job!..." "Megan should never disrespect our Country, the White House, or our Flag, especially since so much has been done for her & the team. Be proud of the Flag that you wear. The USA is doing GREAT!" He went on to promise a White House invitation to the team "win or lose." However, … [Read more...] about Trump praises US on World Cup success after row with captain

The USA will be defending their Women's World Cup title against European champions the Netherlands in Lyon tomorrow and few would bet against a side that has looked superior to the other teams in all departments, even though England gave them a run for their money in the semis.In theory a clash between the European champions and the title-holders would seem the perfect final, but the Dutch know they will have to step up their game considerably if they are to upset a USA side overflowing in talent. The two semi-finals were of a contrasting nature, one a pulsating affair between the USA and England, while the Dutch-Sweden game turned into a rather dour encounter between two evenly matched teams. There was plenty of pre-match hype for the USA clash with England and the game lived up to expectations, although England fans must feel it was an opportunity missed. However, England supporters are quite used to seeing their football teams fail in semi-finals, this being the fifth time in four … [Read more...] about Fans show pride in the Lionesses

PARIS: Paris' Parc des Princes stadium can hold 48,000 people at full capacity and every seat is expected to be taken on Friday night as hosts France take on the U.S. defending champions in a highly anticipated women's World Cup quarter-final.Amid a heatwave in France - with temperatures hitting a record-high 45 degrees centigrade - supporters of the U.S. team and Les Bleues were gearing up for a big game."It's a finals-worthy match," 27-year-old Ashley Ross from Philadelphia, Pennsylvannia, said as she and friends squeezed in a museum visit before the 9 p.m. (1900 GMT) showdown.Ross bought her ticket immediately after the draw was made in December, betting that France and the United States would both top their groups and end up facing each other.A few hours before kick-off, she described herself as "nervous, but absolutely thrilled to be here".Ross and dozens of other fans, young and old, were visiting a small museum in the district of Les Halles where a host of World Cup memorabilia, … [Read more...] about ‘They don’t get bigger than this’

Chua steady leader in PIO preliminaries John Bryan Ulanday (The Philippine Star) - June 13, 2019 - 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — Top local bowler Kenneth Chua continued to show the way in the preliminary round of the Philippine International Open (PIO) Tenpin Bowling Championships as he rolled 1483 pinfalls late Tuesday night at the Coronado Lanes at Starmall in Mandaluyong City. A four-time Phl male bowler of the year awardee, Chua assembled 743 in the first game and topped the second with 740 in a steady performance showing his readiness for the finals Saturday in the week-long meet that serves as the test event for 30th SEA Games. And the 27-year-old could be the country’s best bet versus the foreign entries. Being the reigning men’s division champion, Australia Sam Cooley is seeded in the PIO finals, awaiting the deserving challengers from both the local and foreign participants in the tournament backed by … [Read more...] about Chua steady leader in PIO preliminaries